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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Mississippi Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 13/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $303 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,879 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Southern Illinois University than Mississippi Valley State University ($9,638.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Southern Illinois University ($11,598 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 30.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,112 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Mississippi Valley State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 13.1% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($11,269 vs. $9,961)
Southern Illinois University vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Mississippi Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi Valley State University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 182 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Mississippi Valley State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mississippi Valley State University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (44% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $21,200 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $26,600)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $6,836 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,336)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($232 vs. $303)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/